News for 'Postal Savings'

Tips on how you can pay less tax and save more!

Tips on how you can pay less tax and save more!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.

SBI witnesses 60% rise in deposits

SBI witnesses 60% rise in deposits

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The bank had posted a 14.9 per cent rise in deposits in FY13, with the last two quarters witnessing headwinds, partly due to the bank's decision to test the market by lowering its offering.

Tej Pratap bombards Prez with postcards seeking Lalu's release

Tej Pratap bombards Prez with postcards seeking Lalu's release

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Yadav, the elder son of former chief ministers Prasad and Rabri Devi, on Thursday marched to the General Post Office in Patna with his supporters who carried bundles of postcards addressed to the President seeking release of the jailed party supremo.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The UK's prime ministerial race frontrunner, Rishi Sunak, spoke of his pride in what his Indian parents-in-law -- Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty -- had achieved, as he fought back over media commentary around wife Akshata's family wealth.

Jayalalithaa's assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.4 crore less than last year

Jayalalithaa's assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.4 crore less than last year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In the 2015 bypoll in the same RK Nagar seat, she had declared total assets of Rs 117.13 crore.

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak rushed to the side of a television host after she fainted live on air during a UK prime ministerial election debate, which was cancelled mid-way through.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

Latest TV debate sees Rishi Sunak win over voters

Latest TV debate sees Rishi Sunak win over voters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak convincingly won over an audience of Conservative Party members in a head-to-head television debate with rival Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in the leadership contest to elect a new Tory party leader and British prime minister.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Fodder for scam: Lalu and his cows

Fodder for scam: Lalu and his cows

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The former Bihar chief minister has seven criminal cases against him, most of them related to cheating and forgery. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'MF Guru: Can I make Rs 2 cr in five years?'

'MF Guru: Can I make Rs 2 cr in five years?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'Overall, compared to the previous episode, we are in a better shape because the vaccine is already out there and vaccination drives are proceeding'

How India Posts trained its postmen into bank officials

How India Posts trained its postmen into bank officials

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Each postman has undergone a three-tier training process, after which they were evaluated by the National Institute of Banking and Finance and given certificates.

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Postal Department has geo-tagged more than 1,50,000 post offices on geo-portal Bhuvan, developed by ISRO

9% senior citizen plan soon

9% senior citizen plan soon

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Most Covid-tracking apps don't ensure privacy protection: Study

Most Covid-tracking apps don't ensure privacy protection: Study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Professor Masooda Bashir and doctoral student Tanusree Sharma from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign analysed 50 COVID-19-related apps available in the Google Play store for their access to users' personal data and their privacy protections. The researchers noted that it is disconcerting that these apps are continuously collecting and processing highly sensitive and personally identifiable information, about health, location and direct identifiers like name, age, email address and voter or national identification of a user.

Banks deposit rates to remain high

Banks deposit rates to remain high

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Bank chiefs told the RBI said they needed to mobilise deposits as they were facing additional demand for funds with other sources drying up. "When government schemes are offering 8 per cent rate, banks cannot go below that. If we cut rates further, we will not be able to attract fresh funds and will also face the prospects of depositors exiting in favour of small savings instruments," said a banker who attended the meeting.

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Claims to regain business lost to private courier operators.

Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

It should stop what it is deliberately doing to the NGO sector and let it operate as freely as the rest of the private sector, asserts Aakar Patel.

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

EC plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for BSF, CRPF

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.

India Post may apply for payment bank licence

India Post may apply for payment bank licence

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

India Post may be keen to apply for payment bank licence.

5 signs your debit card is at risk

5 signs your debit card is at risk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Be careful if you find your postal mails/ bank and financial statements intercepted, pilfered or tampered with.

Banking services must reach every Indian: Rajan

Banking services must reach every Indian: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The country has come a long way in the process of financial inclusion, Raghuram Rajan said, but "still has a way to go".

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A fresh look is being given to ways of processing, transmission, and delivery.'

Plan panel objects to govt funding for India Post bank

Plan panel objects to govt funding for India Post bank

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The DoP has moved a Cabinet note for the government to provide Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) as initial capital to India Post towards starting a bank.

Dedicate this Diwali to our armed forces, says PM on Mann ki Baat

Dedicate this Diwali to our armed forces, says PM on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Modi credited the soldiers for maintenance of peace and security in the country and called upon everyone to remember their gallantry while celebrating Diwali.

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Key questions remain about the operational and financial viability of a completely paperless bank such as India Post, says Mayank Jain.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Responding to the donkey remarks made by Akhilesh, Modi said the criticism of donkeys by the UP CM only reflected his 'casteist mentality' and 'the feeling of hatred does not suit him'.

Why are you investing?

Why are you investing?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Merely choosing investment products in accordance with your risk profile is not enough. Consider all your requirements before deciding where to put your money

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

Rediff.com7 May 2014

It is hard enough to make a profit in e-commerce without having to deal with excessive paperwork, legal fees and the constant threat of harassment by revenue officials.

6 smart ways to market your company

6 smart ways to market your company

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Be heard without screaming; be visible without cluttering.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.